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CITY OF ANDOVER
COUNTY OF ANOKA
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 236
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING BLOWING OF RAILROAD LOCOMOTIVE HORNS
OR WHISTLES IN THE CITY OF ANDOVER.
The City Council of the City of Andover Hereby Ordains:
Section 1.
Statement of Lel!islative Findinl!. Intent and Purpose.
The City Council finds that the sounding of railroad locomotive horns or whistles at grade
controlled intersections throughout the City has created an atmosphere that is conducive
neither to the quiet enjoyment of property nor to the peace and dignity of the City. For the
purposes of protecting and promoting the safety, welfare and convenience of the public, and
the safety, welfare and convenience of the railroad employees operating trains in the City, and
in conformance with Minnesota Statute 219.567, the City Council finds it necessary to
establish the following noise regulation pertaining to railroad locomotive whistles or horns.
Section 2.
Soundinl! of Whistles or Horns.
No person shall sound or blow any whistle or horn of any locomotive within the City of
Andover from the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., except at the uncontrolled intersection of
Ward Lake Drive NW, and as a warning of imminent and immediate danger to life or
property. The sounding of any locomotive whistle or horn shall be prima facia evidence that
it was sounded by the engineer operating the locomotive.
Section 3.
Penaltv.
Any person who violates this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished according to prevailing State Laws.
Section 4.
Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force upon its passage, approval and publication as
required by law.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Andover on this 1 st day of Seotember, 1998.
ATTEST:
CITY OF ANDOVER
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Victoria V olk, City Clerk
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{if. E. McKelvey, Mayor